Territorial Seed Company Oregon Star Tomato Seed
Best choice for home gardeners wanting meaty tomatoes for canning.
These compact, determinate plants are a dream for home cooks who want a massive, meaty harvest for sauces without the hassle of staking. You trade a long, drawn-out harvest season for a concentrated, high-yield bounty that ripens all at once.
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Who it's for
- Northern gardeners facing short or cool growing seasons
- Busy growers seeking low-maintenance, compact plant care
- Organic gardeners prioritizing disease-free, reliable harvests
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners limited to small patio containers
- Home cooks wanting a steady, season-long supply of tomatoes
- Heirloom enthusiasts craving intense, tangy, high-acid flavor
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Meaty texture makes these tomatoes ideal for sauces and soups.
Growth Efficiency
Determinate habit ensures a reliable, concentrated harvest for home cooks.
Germination Reliability
High minimum germination rate provides consistent success for seasonal planting.
Ease of Maintenance
Compact plants eliminate the need for complex staking or support.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow gardeners to harvest seeds for future seasons.
Ripening Speed
Early maturity window helps beat the late-season frost risks.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
75-80 days
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Seed Life
3 years
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seeds per Gram
approximately 280-320
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Seed Depth
1/4 inch (0.635 cm)
Plant Type
Determinate
Is Organic
false
Planting Season
Spring
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